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Investigating the Role of Propranolol
in Paroxysmal Sympathetic
Hyperactivity
Anna Sandler, PharmD Candidate, 2023
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Learning Objectives
 Explain the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and
clinical features of paroxysmal sympathetic
hyperactivity.
 Recognize current treatments for paroxysmal
sympathetic hyperactivity.
 Synthesize available evidence to determine place in
therapy of propranolol.
 Apply findings for a patient case.
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Patient case
EG is a 19 year-old male with no significant past medical history who is
brought to Lutheran General Hospital (LGH) with multiple fractures and a
head injury after a high-speed motorcycle accident. Imaging revealed
intraparenchymal, ventricular and subdural hemorrhages on the left side as
well as multiple fractures. The patient underwent immediate interventions
and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU).
Imaging
Initial
Interventions
• Seizing upon
arrival
• Hypotensive
• GCS: 5
Physical
Exam/Vitals
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07.12-15.2022 07.28-29.2022 Future?
• Multiple
hemorrhages
• Scapular,
tibial, fibular
and sacral
fractures
• Intubation
• External
fixation of
tibial/fibular
fractures
• EVD
placement
Patient case-continued
07.12-15.2022 07.28-29.2022 Future?
EG remains intubated and sedated. His medication regimen has changed
due to seizure activity, high heart rate (HR) and elevated temperatures.
Indication Medication Notes
Neuro
management
Levetiracetam
Hydralazine
0.9% NaCl and 3%
NaCl
Levetiracetam: 750 mg BID, Increased from 500
mg BID due to EEG activity
Hydralazine PRN for systolic BP < 140 mmHg
0.9% NaCl continuous infusion
3% NaCl PRN low Na goals
Analgo-
sedation
Fentanyl, propofol Titrated to goal pain/sedation levels
Infection Vancomycin and
Meropenem
Discontinuing with culture results
Sputum grew methicillin- susceptible
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)
Prophylaxis Enoxaparin 30 mg SubQ BID
Elevated HR
and temps
Gabapentin
Propranolol
Propranolol increased to 50 mg QID
07.12-15.2022 07.28-29.2022 Future?
Clinical Question
During rounds, a medical resident asks whether EG’s
antibiotics need to be changed due to his persistent elevated
temperatures. The attending explains this is most likely due
to sympathetic hyperactivity and asks you about
propranolol.
What is the evidence behind propranolol in sympathetic
hyperactivity?
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. doi:10.3389/fneur.2020.00081. Accessed August 9, 2022
https://www.ems1.com/traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quick-take-risk-factors-and-interventions-for-patients-with-
tbi-OXdT3hiYO8DN9iTf/, accessed August 7, 2022
Sakai, K.,. Egypt J Neurosurg 37, 7 (2022). Accessed August 9, 2022
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Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity
(PSH)
• Disordered regulation of the autonomic
system.
• Most commonly after severe traumatic
brain injury (TBI)-worse outcomes in
deeper injuries (parenchyma, brainstem).
• Variable incidence rate (8-33%)
• Associated with worse outcomes secondary
to complications, under-recognition, and
misdiagnosis.
More common in
males and
younger patients
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Baguley IJ. Med Hypotheses. 2008;70(1):26-35. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
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Pathophysiology
• Several theories exist
• Excitatory/inhibitory ratio
(EIR) theory
• Inhibition of descending
and afferent non-noxious
feedback impaired
TBI
Normal PSH
SEI
BEI
BEI
SEI
Non-
noxious
stimuli
Non-
noxious
stimuli
Non-
painful
Painful
Loss of
inhibition
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
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Pathophysiology
• Neuroendocrine perspective:
Uncontrollable adrenergic
outflow
• Increased norepinephrine
(NE), dopamine (D),
epinephrine (E) and
adrenocorticotropic hormone
(ACTH)
TBI
Normal PSH
NE
E
D NE
NE
E
E
D
D
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
Clinical Presentation
• Tachycardia and hypertension
• Tachypnea: respiratory alkalosis
Cardio/pulmonary
• Diaphoresis Dehydration
• Hyperthermia
Temperature
• Rapid onset, duration varies, untreated: 20-30 minutes
• Triggers: ET suctioning, loud noises, repositioning
Episode course
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UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/paroxysmal-sympathetic-
hyperactivity#H395247466. Accessed August 9, 2022
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
• Based on clinical
symptoms+ diagnosis of
exclusion
• PSH Assessment Measure
(PSHam)
• Clinical Feature Scale+
Diagnosis Likelihood Tool
(DLT)
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Diagnosis
PSHam
CFS
HR, RR, SBP,
Temp,
Sweating,
Posturing
DLT
Paroxysmal,
temporal
features,
response to
medications
UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/paroxysmal-sympathetic-
<8= PSH unlikely
8-16= PSH possible
≥17 = PSH probable
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Knowledge Check
• What are EG’s risk factors for developing PSH?
• What clinical features does EG present with on 7/28-7/29 that
are consistent with PSH?
• What are some differentials that could lead to misdiagnosis of
PSH?
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
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Prevent
Abort
Improve long-term
sequelae
Treatment
Goals
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Current Treatment
•Reducing stimulation
•Physiotherapy
•Sedation
•Room temperature control
Supportive Care
•Clonidine
•Beta Blockers
•Morphine
•Gabapentin
Pharmacologic therapy
Adjuncts:
Bromocriptine,
baclofen,
benzodiazepines
Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
• Non-selective
beta blocker
decreases HR,
myocardial
contractility, BP
• Reduces cerebral
blood flow and
oxygen
consumption
Class/MOA Indications
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Propranolol
• Arrhythmias
• Migraine
prophylaxis
• Thyroid storm
• Performance
anxiety disorder
No propranolol Propranolol
UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/propranolol-drug-
information?search=propranolol&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_
type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1#F214884. Accessed Aug 10, 2022
Pharmacokinetics Adverse Reactions
• PHS starting dose:
10 mg TID
Dosing/Administration
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• Onset: 1-2 hours
after PO
• Rapid and
Complete PO
absorption, F~ 0.25
• 4 L/kg distribution
• IR t1/2: 3-6 hrs; ER
8-10 hrs
• Highly lipophilic
• CNS
penetration
Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Propranolol
• Common
• Diarrhea,
vomiting
• Dizziness, fatigue
• Serious
• Brady-
arrhythmias
• Heart failure,
Heart block,
hypotension
• Bronchospasms
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Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
Proposed Benefits of Propranolol
Neuro-
protective
Mitigates
hyper
adrenergic
state
Optimizes
brain
perfusion
Brain
volume
control
Mitigates
vasogenic
edema
Koskinen LOD, et al. 2014. Neuroscience 283:245-255. Accessed Aug 12, 2022
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
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Beta Blockers in Critically Ill Patients with
Traumatic Brain Injury: Results from a
Multi-Center, Prospective, Observational
AAST Study
Eric J. Ley, MD; Samuel D. Leonard, BS, Galinos
Barmparas, MD et al. 2018
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•Evaluate the effects of beta blockers (BBs) on mortality in
TBI patients
Objective
•Multi-center, prospective, observational trial
Design
• Compared patients receiving any BB during admission to
those who did not (BB-)
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
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Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• >/= 18 y/o
• Blunt TBI w/ CT demonstrating acute TBI
• ICU admission at presentation
• Expired patients in the ED
• > 12 hours since injury if transferring from
outside hospital
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Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Data Collection
• Enrolled adult trauma patients with a TBI requiring ICU admission
from January 1, 2015 to January 31, 2017
• Data for patients meeting inclusion criteria collected
• Age, gender
• Mechanism of injury
• Glasgow Comas Scale (GCS) score
• CT head findings and hospital procedures
• Systolic Blood pressure
• Other medications
• Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score and Injury Severity Score
(ISS)
• Beta blocker indication: PSH, HTN, Tachycardia, etc.
Brown PA, et al. JAMA. 2021;325(9):833. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.0669
10%
mortality
rate
2l65
patients 90% power 2% difference
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Outcomes Statistical Test
• 30-day
mortality
• Length of
hospital stay
• Student’s t test or Mann-Whitney U-Test
• Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test
• Multivariate logistic regression model+ adjusted
odds ratios (AORs) and 95% CIs
• Kaplan-Meier (KM) curves with Cox-regression
model with adjusted hazard ratios (AHR) and 95%
CIs
• P < 0.05
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Results-Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic BB (1120) BB- (1132) P-value
Most
common
BB:
labetalol
IV,
propra-
nolol PO
3rd most
common
Age (mean years) 57 49 < 0.01
Male (%) 70 68 0.29
MVC (%) 21 24 < 0.01
Fall (%) 43 35 <0.01
anticoagulant (%) 24 13 < 0.01
Pre-hospital BB (%) 17 1 < 0.01
GCS </=8 (%) 40 36 0.09
ISS <16 18 34 <0.01
ISS 16-25 36 38 < 0.01
ISS > 25 46 28 < 0.01
SAH 67 60 0.02
IPH 27 25 0.31
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Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Results: 30-day mortality
Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) AOR (95% CI)
30-day
mortality
13.8% 17.7% 0.35 (0.26-
0.47), adjusted
p <0.001
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) AHR (95% CI)
Adjusted 30-
day mortality
0.42 (0.33-
0.53), adjusted
p < 0.001
NNT
~26
Results: Length of stay
Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) Adjusted mean
difference (95% CI)
Overall
hospital stay
(mean days +/-
SD)
21 +/- 25 10 +/- 37 8.00 (4.82-11.15);
adjusted p-value <
0.01
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Results: Lower mortality in propranolol cohort
Endpoint Propranolol
(n=354)
Other BB (n=766) AOR (95% CI)
30-day
mortality
9.3% 15.9% 0.51 (0.31-0.85),
adjusted p =.010
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
NNT ~15
Conclusions
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Survival
MOA
Non-
randomized
Researchers
• Patients who received beta
blockers after TBI had a lower
unadjusted and adjusted
mortality rate even after
accounting for survival bias
• Propranolol associated with lower
mortality rate than other BBs
Need for randomized controlled studies
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Strengths and Weaknesses
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• Generated KM curves to
account for survival bias
and effect of BB timing
administration
• Profile similar to patient
EG
• Multi-center and large
number of patients
Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Observational trial
• Potential for different
results with propensity-
score matching
• Selection bias with
earlier deaths
• Unequal baseline
characteristics
• Lack of long-term follow
up
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
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Role of Early Propranolol in Weaning from
Mechanical Ventilator in Severe Traumatic
Brain Injury Patients
Tamer Habib, Ahmed Sabry, Ahmed El-Beheiry,
Islam Ahmed
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
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•Investigate whether early, low-dose propranolol after severe
TBI (EPAT) can affect weaning from mechanical
ventilation (MV).
Objective
•Prospective randomized trial conducted in Egypt
Design
• Propranolol 40 mg PO BID (EPAT) versus no BB use (no
EPAT)
• Administered within 24 hours from admission
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
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Primary Outcome Statistical Test
• Number of days on a MV
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
• Mann-Whitney U-Test
• Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test
• P < 0.05
Results-Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic EPAT (n= 102) Non-EPAT (n-238) P-value
Age (years) 23-64 24-60 0.061
GSC (mean) 5.12 5.99 0.001
Head AIS score (mean) 3.17 3.64 0.0031
ISS (mean) 17.65 19.74 0.001
SBP (mmHg) (mean) 139.4 140.18 0.579
HR (beats min) (mean) 96.36 87.29 0.0021
Subdural hematoma (%) 31.4 32.8 0.692
Intraventricular
hemorrhage (%)
12.7 9.7 0.822
No significant differences between receipt of mannitol, 3% NaCl,
Craniotomy/craniectomy, or type of brain injury
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Results: Efficacy
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Endpoint EPAT (n=102) Non-EPAT
(n=238)
P
Duration of
ventilation (range
days)
4-12 6-16 0.0013
ICU length of stay
(range days)
6-16 8-20 0.003
Hospital stay (range
days)
8-20 10-24 0.005
Mortality [n (%)] 55 (53.92) 125 (52.52) 0.392
Results: Safety and Complications
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Endpoint EPAT (n=102) Non-EPAT
(n=238)
P
Bradycardia events
(mean)
1.7 4.8 0.06
Hypotensive events
(mean)
0.9 0.7 0.50
ARDS [n (%)] 4 (3.92) 6 (2.52) 0.70
VAP [n (%)] 10 (9.80 20 (8.40) 0.70
DVT [ (n (%)] 1 (0.98) 2 (0.84) 0.09
Conclusions
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Large studies + mortality
Safety
Length
of stay
MV
duration
Researchers
• EPAT does not increase number or
severity of hypotensive episodes
• EPAT after TBI may be associated with
decreased MV duration and ICU length
of stay
• EPAT does not decrease mortality in the
ICU
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Strengths and Weaknesses
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Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Single center and small
sample sizes study limit
conclusions
• Randomized study
• Baseline
characteristics well
balanced
• Good representation
of EG’s head injuries
and closest age range
to EG
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
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Using Propranolol in Traumatic Brain
Injury to Reduce Sympathetic Storm
Phenomenon: A Prospective Randomized
Clinical Trial
Mona Ahmed Ammar, Noha Sayed Husein
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
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•Evaluate the effects of propranolol on catecholamine levels
and vitals/labs
Objective
•Single-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-
controlled trial
Design
• Propranolol 1mg IV versus IV placebo
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Isolated blunt TBI
• 18-60 years old
• GCS 9-12 and normal procalcitonin
• Pre-existing heart disease, MI, craniotomy, pre-
existing cerebral dysfunction, spinal cord injury,
DM, sepsis, severe liver or kidney disease
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Intervention and Monitoring
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
• Group B: IV placebo same timeline as group A
• Group A: IV propranolol 1 mg every 6 hours from
admission- for 7 days
• Doses stopped for HR < 60 BPM, MAP < 60 mmHg
Monitoring: Vitals every 2 hours (HR, RR, MAP,
temp), catecholamine levels on admission and day 7
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Outcomes Statistical Test
• Catecholamine
levels
• Vitals and Labs
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Chi-square tests
• Independent t-test
• Mann-Whitney Test
• P < 0.05
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Results-Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic Group A (n=30) Group B (n=30) P-value
Age (years) 52 +/- 11.66 55 +/- 12.3 0.238
Sex (male: female) 18:12 16:14 0.602
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
• No statistical differences between the two
groups
• Overall age range: 18-65 years old
Results: Efficacy
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Endpoint Group A
(n=30)
Group B (n=30) P
NE (pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 523.50 548.00 0.035
NE (pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 206.87 529.33 < 0.001
E (pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 205.37 194.53 0.121
E(pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 69.00 190.73 < 0.001
D(pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 81.63 80.13 0.477
D(pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 32.90 78.00 < 0.001
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Endpoint Group A
(n=30)
Group B (n=30) P
MABP day 1 (mean) 109.70 109.47 0.896
MABP day 7 (mean) 80.83 90.10 < 0.001
HR day 1 (beats/min,
mean)
106.2 107.00 0.690
HR day 7 (beats/min,
mean)
69.53 90.00 < 0.001
RR day 1 27.73 26.33 0.182
RR day 7 16.03 18.20 < 0.001
Temp day 1 (deg. C) 38.68 38.36 0.065
Temp day 7 (deg. C) 37.16 38.25 < 0.001
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Conclusions
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Support early use of
propranolol
GCS
outcomes
Lower E,
NE, D
levels
Improved
HR, RR,
temp
Researchers
• Propranolol reduced manifestations of
sympathetic storm, with better control of
temperature
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Strengths and Weaknesses
45
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Single center study
• Small number of participants
• Exclusion of GCS </= 8 and
many disease states to favor
an overall healthier
population
• Lack of long-term outcomes
• Randomized study
• Similar baseline
characteristics w/
few sig. differences
on day 1
Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Literature Review:
46
Beta-Blocker Therapy In Severe Traumatic
Brain Injury: A Prospective Randomized
Controlled Trial
Hosseinali Khalil, Rebccka Ahl, Shhram Paydar,
et al. 2020
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
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•Examine effect of BBs on outcomes in severe intracranial
TBI patients
Objective
•Single-center, non-blinded randomized trial
Design
• Propranolol 20 mg PO Q12H versus placebo
Intervention
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• AIS >/= 3 (severe intracranial injury)
• >/= 18 y/o
• NICU admission
• Pre-existing beta blocker therapy
• Persistent shock (SBP < 100 mmHg or oliguria)
at 24 H after admission
• Transferred from outside hospital
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
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Outcomes Statistical Test
• In-hospital mortality
• Extended GCS (GCS-E) on
discharge and 6- month post-
discharge follow-up
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
20% event
rate
210
patients
80% power
65% RR
reduction with
P < 0.05
• Chi-square or two-sided Fischer’s
exact test
• Student’s t-test or Mann-Whitney
Test
• Poisson regression model
• Adjusted incidence rate ratios
(Adj. IRRs)
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Intervention and Monitoring
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Exclusions from further analysis:
BB+ HR < 50 BPM or SBP < 100 mmHg or refusal to continue 10-day treatment period
Treatment X 10 days
20 mg PO propranolol (BB) Placebo (BB-)
Randomization
Isolated Severe TBI patients
Results-Baseline Characteristics
Characteristic BB (-) (n=86) BB (n=68) P-value
Age, mean 37 35 0.60
Epidural hemorrhage
(%)
37.2 38.2 0.90
Subdural hemorrhage
(%)
46.5 36.8 0.22
Subarachnoid
hemorrhage (%)
33.7 26.5 0.33
Intraventricular
hemorrhage
8.1 2.9 0.30
GCS </=8 33.7 25.0 0.24
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Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Results: Efficacy
52
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Endpoint BB (-) (n=86) BB (n= 68) Adj. IRR
(95% CI)
Mortality [n (%)] 16 (18.6) 3 (4.4) 0.32 (0.1-0.9),
P=0.037
GOS-E at discharge >/= 5
[n (%)]
56 (65.1) 53 (77.9) 1.1 (0.9-1.3),
p= 0.201
GOS-E at 6 months >/= 5
[n (%)]
68 (79.1) 60 (92.3) 1.2 (1.0-1.3),
p= 0.023
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Conclusions
53
Routine use of beta blockers
Survival+
outcomes
24 hours
Severe
Isolated
TBI
Researchers
• Propranolol administered at 24 h after
admission in patients with a severe
isolated TBI associated with a significant
decrease in mortality
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Strengths and Weaknesses
54
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Single center study
• Unblinded
• Low number of participants
enrolled
• Randomized study
• Evaluated longer
term outcomes
• Use of a regression
model to adjust for
covariates
• Good representation
of different disease
states and profile
similar to EG
Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
Summary: Pooling everything together
55
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Trial Design Primary findings Limitations Anna’s LOE
(1-4)
Ley et al.
2018
Prospective
observational
Lower adjusted mortality
Propranolol > other BBs
Observational 4
Ammar
2018
Prospective
Randomized
Lower catecholamine
levels on day 7 w/
propranolol
Small n
Single-center
Large exclusion
3
Habib
2018
Prospective
randomized
Shorter duration of MV
with propranolol
Single-center
Unknown
mortality benefits
Older population
2
Khalil
2020
Prospective
Randomized
Significant decrease in
mortality
Single center
Open label
1
Patient EG
EG is a 19 year-old male with no significant past medical history who is
brought to Lutheran General Hospital (LGH) with multiple fractures and a
head injury after a high-speed motorcycle accident. Imaging revealed
intraparenchymal, ventricular and subdural hemorrhages on the left side as
well as multiple fractures. The patient underwent immediate interventions
and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU).
Imaging
Initial
Interventions
• Seizing upon
arrival
• Hypotensive
• GCS: 5
Physical
Exam/Vitals
56
• Propranolol 40
mg QID
Beta Blocker
• Multiple
hemorrhages
• Scapular,
tibial, fibular
and sacral
fractures
• Intubation
• External
fixation of
tibial/fibular
fractures
• EVD
placement
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
EG’s propranolol course
7/22/2022
(Day 11)
7/25/2022
(Day14)
7/27/2022
(Day 16)
Propranolol
20 mg QID
Propranolol
40 mg QID
Propranolol
50 mg QID
Per NG tube
58
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
Similar to trials Different than trials
• Types of head injury
• GCS score
• Propranolol given after
24 hours since admission
• Younger patient with no
comorbidities
• Patient treated in a
different center with
different practices
• In response to the attending, the evidence behind propranolol/beta
blocker use in PSH 2/2 TBI is mainly based on small single center
studies. Data in injuries similar to EG are promising, but more
studies are needed.
59
Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
• Conduct larger, multi-center sites
• Determine which patients will benefit
• Age
• Comorbidities
• Types of injuries
Future Studies
Thank you for your
time!
60
61
1. Ley EJ, Leonard SD, Barmparas G, et al. Beta blockers in critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury: Results
from a multicenter, prospective, observational American Association for the Surgery of Trauma study. J Trauma Acute
Care Surg. 2018;84(2):234-244. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000001747
2. Khalili H, Ahl R, Paydar S, et al. Beta-Blocker Therapy in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective
Randomized Controlled Trial. World J Surg. 2020;44(6):1844-1853. doi:10.1007/s00268-020-05391-8
3. Zheng RZ, Lei ZQ, Yang RZ, Huang GH, Zhang GM. Identification and Management of Paroxysmal Sympathetic
Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. doi:10.3389/fneur.2020.00081
4. Sakai K, Kitagawa T, Suzuki K, Toh K, Yamamoto J. Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity following acute diffuse
brain swelling due to traumatic brain injury: a case report with good clinical outcome. Egypt J Neurosurg.
2022;37(1):7. doi:10.1186/s41984-022-00146-0
5. Habib T, Sabry A, El-Beheiry A, Ahmed I. Role of early propranolol in weaning from mechanical ventilator in
severe traumatic brain injury patients. Res Opin Anesth Intensive Care. 2018;5(1):15. doi:10.4103/roaic.roaic_58_17
6. Baguley IJ. The excitatory:inhibitory ratio model (EIR model): An integrative explanation of acute autonomic
overactivity syndromes. Med Hypotheses. 2008;70(1):26-35. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2007.04.037
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prospective randomized clinical trial. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018;12(4):514-520. doi:10.4103/sja.SJA_33_18
References
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and-interventions-for-patients-with-tbi-OXdT3hiYO8DN9iTf/
• https://www.ems1.com/traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quick-take-risk-factors-
and-interventions-for-patients-with-tbi-OXdT3hiYO8DN9iTf/,
• https://www.google.com/search?q=brain+and+spinal+cord+image+black+and+whi
te&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjS1_6H5br5AhWrnGoFHfeFC60Q2-
cCegQIABAA&oq
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preparation-ten-study-tips
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preparation-ten-study-tips
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• https://www.chemsrc.com/en/cas/525-66-6_684790.html
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Propranolol and Neuro storming.pptx

  • 1. Investigating the Role of Propranolol in Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity Anna Sandler, PharmD Candidate, 2023 1
  • 2. Learning Objectives  Explain the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity.  Recognize current treatments for paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity.  Synthesize available evidence to determine place in therapy of propranolol.  Apply findings for a patient case. 2
  • 3. Patient case EG is a 19 year-old male with no significant past medical history who is brought to Lutheran General Hospital (LGH) with multiple fractures and a head injury after a high-speed motorcycle accident. Imaging revealed intraparenchymal, ventricular and subdural hemorrhages on the left side as well as multiple fractures. The patient underwent immediate interventions and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU). Imaging Initial Interventions • Seizing upon arrival • Hypotensive • GCS: 5 Physical Exam/Vitals 3 07.12-15.2022 07.28-29.2022 Future? • Multiple hemorrhages • Scapular, tibial, fibular and sacral fractures • Intubation • External fixation of tibial/fibular fractures • EVD placement
  • 4. Patient case-continued 07.12-15.2022 07.28-29.2022 Future? EG remains intubated and sedated. His medication regimen has changed due to seizure activity, high heart rate (HR) and elevated temperatures. Indication Medication Notes Neuro management Levetiracetam Hydralazine 0.9% NaCl and 3% NaCl Levetiracetam: 750 mg BID, Increased from 500 mg BID due to EEG activity Hydralazine PRN for systolic BP < 140 mmHg 0.9% NaCl continuous infusion 3% NaCl PRN low Na goals Analgo- sedation Fentanyl, propofol Titrated to goal pain/sedation levels Infection Vancomycin and Meropenem Discontinuing with culture results Sputum grew methicillin- susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) Prophylaxis Enoxaparin 30 mg SubQ BID Elevated HR and temps Gabapentin Propranolol Propranolol increased to 50 mg QID
  • 5. 07.12-15.2022 07.28-29.2022 Future? Clinical Question During rounds, a medical resident asks whether EG’s antibiotics need to be changed due to his persistent elevated temperatures. The attending explains this is most likely due to sympathetic hyperactivity and asks you about propranolol. What is the evidence behind propranolol in sympathetic hyperactivity?
  • 6. Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. doi:10.3389/fneur.2020.00081. Accessed August 9, 2022 https://www.ems1.com/traumatic-brain-injury/articles/quick-take-risk-factors-and-interventions-for-patients-with- tbi-OXdT3hiYO8DN9iTf/, accessed August 7, 2022 Sakai, K.,. Egypt J Neurosurg 37, 7 (2022). Accessed August 9, 2022 6 Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) • Disordered regulation of the autonomic system. • Most commonly after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)-worse outcomes in deeper injuries (parenchyma, brainstem). • Variable incidence rate (8-33%) • Associated with worse outcomes secondary to complications, under-recognition, and misdiagnosis. More common in males and younger patients
  • 7. Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies Baguley IJ. Med Hypotheses. 2008;70(1):26-35. Accessed Aug 9, 2022 Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022 7 Pathophysiology • Several theories exist • Excitatory/inhibitory ratio (EIR) theory • Inhibition of descending and afferent non-noxious feedback impaired TBI Normal PSH SEI BEI BEI SEI Non- noxious stimuli Non- noxious stimuli Non- painful Painful Loss of inhibition
  • 8. Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies 8 Pathophysiology • Neuroendocrine perspective: Uncontrollable adrenergic outflow • Increased norepinephrine (NE), dopamine (D), epinephrine (E) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) TBI Normal PSH NE E D NE NE E E D D Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
  • 9. Clinical Presentation • Tachycardia and hypertension • Tachypnea: respiratory alkalosis Cardio/pulmonary • Diaphoresis Dehydration • Hyperthermia Temperature • Rapid onset, duration varies, untreated: 20-30 minutes • Triggers: ET suctioning, loud noises, repositioning Episode course 9 UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/paroxysmal-sympathetic- hyperactivity#H395247466. Accessed August 9, 2022 Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
  • 10. • Based on clinical symptoms+ diagnosis of exclusion • PSH Assessment Measure (PSHam) • Clinical Feature Scale+ Diagnosis Likelihood Tool (DLT) 10 Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies Diagnosis PSHam CFS HR, RR, SBP, Temp, Sweating, Posturing DLT Paroxysmal, temporal features, response to medications UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/paroxysmal-sympathetic- <8= PSH unlikely 8-16= PSH possible ≥17 = PSH probable
  • 11. 11 Knowledge Check • What are EG’s risk factors for developing PSH? • What clinical features does EG present with on 7/28-7/29 that are consistent with PSH? • What are some differentials that could lead to misdiagnosis of PSH? Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies
  • 13. 13 Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies Current Treatment •Reducing stimulation •Physiotherapy •Sedation •Room temperature control Supportive Care •Clonidine •Beta Blockers •Morphine •Gabapentin Pharmacologic therapy Adjuncts: Bromocriptine, baclofen, benzodiazepines Zheng RZ, et al. Front Neurol. 2020;11:81. Accessed Aug 9, 2022
  • 14. • Non-selective beta blocker decreases HR, myocardial contractility, BP • Reduces cerebral blood flow and oxygen consumption Class/MOA Indications 14 Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies Propranolol • Arrhythmias • Migraine prophylaxis • Thyroid storm • Performance anxiety disorder No propranolol Propranolol UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/propranolol-drug- information?search=propranolol&source=panel_search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_ type=panel&kp_tab=drug_general&display_rank=1#F214884. Accessed Aug 10, 2022
  • 15. Pharmacokinetics Adverse Reactions • PHS starting dose: 10 mg TID Dosing/Administration 15 • Onset: 1-2 hours after PO • Rapid and Complete PO absorption, F~ 0.25 • 4 L/kg distribution • IR t1/2: 3-6 hrs; ER 8-10 hrs • Highly lipophilic • CNS penetration Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies Propranolol • Common • Diarrhea, vomiting • Dizziness, fatigue • Serious • Brady- arrhythmias • Heart failure, Heart block, hypotension • Bronchospasms
  • 16. 16 Background Lit. Review Back to EG Future studies Proposed Benefits of Propranolol Neuro- protective Mitigates hyper adrenergic state Optimizes brain perfusion Brain volume control Mitigates vasogenic edema Koskinen LOD, et al. 2014. Neuroscience 283:245-255. Accessed Aug 12, 2022 Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 17. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Literature Review: 17 Beta Blockers in Critically Ill Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: Results from a Multi-Center, Prospective, Observational AAST Study Eric J. Ley, MD; Samuel D. Leonard, BS, Galinos Barmparas, MD et al. 2018
  • 18. 18 •Evaluate the effects of beta blockers (BBs) on mortality in TBI patients Objective •Multi-center, prospective, observational trial Design • Compared patients receiving any BB during admission to those who did not (BB-) Intervention Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
  • 19. Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria 19 Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • >/= 18 y/o • Blunt TBI w/ CT demonstrating acute TBI • ICU admission at presentation • Expired patients in the ED • > 12 hours since injury if transferring from outside hospital
  • 20. 20 Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Data Collection • Enrolled adult trauma patients with a TBI requiring ICU admission from January 1, 2015 to January 31, 2017 • Data for patients meeting inclusion criteria collected • Age, gender • Mechanism of injury • Glasgow Comas Scale (GCS) score • CT head findings and hospital procedures • Systolic Blood pressure • Other medications • Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score and Injury Severity Score (ISS) • Beta blocker indication: PSH, HTN, Tachycardia, etc.
  • 21. Brown PA, et al. JAMA. 2021;325(9):833. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.0669 10% mortality rate 2l65 patients 90% power 2% difference 21 Outcomes Statistical Test • 30-day mortality • Length of hospital stay • Student’s t test or Mann-Whitney U-Test • Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test • Multivariate logistic regression model+ adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% CIs • Kaplan-Meier (KM) curves with Cox-regression model with adjusted hazard ratios (AHR) and 95% CIs • P < 0.05 Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
  • 22. Results-Baseline Characteristics Characteristic BB (1120) BB- (1132) P-value Most common BB: labetalol IV, propra- nolol PO 3rd most common Age (mean years) 57 49 < 0.01 Male (%) 70 68 0.29 MVC (%) 21 24 < 0.01 Fall (%) 43 35 <0.01 anticoagulant (%) 24 13 < 0.01 Pre-hospital BB (%) 17 1 < 0.01 GCS </=8 (%) 40 36 0.09 ISS <16 18 34 <0.01 ISS 16-25 36 38 < 0.01 ISS > 25 46 28 < 0.01 SAH 67 60 0.02 IPH 27 25 0.31 22 Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
  • 23. Results: 30-day mortality Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) AOR (95% CI) 30-day mortality 13.8% 17.7% 0.35 (0.26- 0.47), adjusted p <0.001 23 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) AHR (95% CI) Adjusted 30- day mortality 0.42 (0.33- 0.53), adjusted p < 0.001 NNT ~26
  • 24. Results: Length of stay Endpoint BB (n=1120) BB- (n=1132) Adjusted mean difference (95% CI) Overall hospital stay (mean days +/- SD) 21 +/- 25 10 +/- 37 8.00 (4.82-11.15); adjusted p-value < 0.01 24 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
  • 25. Results: Lower mortality in propranolol cohort Endpoint Propranolol (n=354) Other BB (n=766) AOR (95% CI) 30-day mortality 9.3% 15.9% 0.51 (0.31-0.85), adjusted p =.010 25 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed NNT ~15
  • 26. Conclusions 26 Survival MOA Non- randomized Researchers • Patients who received beta blockers after TBI had a lower unadjusted and adjusted mortality rate even after accounting for survival bias • Propranolol associated with lower mortality rate than other BBs Need for randomized controlled studies Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed
  • 27. Strengths and Weaknesses 27 • Generated KM curves to account for survival bias and effect of BB timing administration • Profile similar to patient EG • Multi-center and large number of patients Ley EJ et al. 2018 J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018 Feb;84(2):234-244. Accessed Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • Observational trial • Potential for different results with propensity- score matching • Selection bias with earlier deaths • Unequal baseline characteristics • Lack of long-term follow up
  • 28. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Literature Review: 28 Role of Early Propranolol in Weaning from Mechanical Ventilator in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Tamer Habib, Ahmed Sabry, Ahmed El-Beheiry, Islam Ahmed Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
  • 29. 29 •Investigate whether early, low-dose propranolol after severe TBI (EPAT) can affect weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV). Objective •Prospective randomized trial conducted in Egypt Design • Propranolol 40 mg PO BID (EPAT) versus no BB use (no EPAT) • Administered within 24 hours from admission Intervention Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
  • 30. 30 Primary Outcome Statistical Test • Number of days on a MV Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed • Mann-Whitney U-Test • Chi-Square or Fischer’s exact test • P < 0.05
  • 31. Results-Baseline Characteristics Characteristic EPAT (n= 102) Non-EPAT (n-238) P-value Age (years) 23-64 24-60 0.061 GSC (mean) 5.12 5.99 0.001 Head AIS score (mean) 3.17 3.64 0.0031 ISS (mean) 17.65 19.74 0.001 SBP (mmHg) (mean) 139.4 140.18 0.579 HR (beats min) (mean) 96.36 87.29 0.0021 Subdural hematoma (%) 31.4 32.8 0.692 Intraventricular hemorrhage (%) 12.7 9.7 0.822 No significant differences between receipt of mannitol, 3% NaCl, Craniotomy/craniectomy, or type of brain injury 31 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
  • 32. Results: Efficacy 32 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed Endpoint EPAT (n=102) Non-EPAT (n=238) P Duration of ventilation (range days) 4-12 6-16 0.0013 ICU length of stay (range days) 6-16 8-20 0.003 Hospital stay (range days) 8-20 10-24 0.005 Mortality [n (%)] 55 (53.92) 125 (52.52) 0.392
  • 33. Results: Safety and Complications 33 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed Endpoint EPAT (n=102) Non-EPAT (n=238) P Bradycardia events (mean) 1.7 4.8 0.06 Hypotensive events (mean) 0.9 0.7 0.50 ARDS [n (%)] 4 (3.92) 6 (2.52) 0.70 VAP [n (%)] 10 (9.80 20 (8.40) 0.70 DVT [ (n (%)] 1 (0.98) 2 (0.84) 0.09
  • 34. Conclusions 34 Large studies + mortality Safety Length of stay MV duration Researchers • EPAT does not increase number or severity of hypotensive episodes • EPAT after TBI may be associated with decreased MV duration and ICU length of stay • EPAT does not decrease mortality in the ICU Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed
  • 35. Strengths and Weaknesses 35 Habib, TN et al. 2018 Research and Opinion in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 5.1: 15. Accessed Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • Single center and small sample sizes study limit conclusions • Randomized study • Baseline characteristics well balanced • Good representation of EG’s head injuries and closest age range to EG
  • 36. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Literature Review: 36 Using Propranolol in Traumatic Brain Injury to Reduce Sympathetic Storm Phenomenon: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Mona Ahmed Ammar, Noha Sayed Husein Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 37. 37 •Evaluate the effects of propranolol on catecholamine levels and vitals/labs Objective •Single-center, randomized, double-blinded, placebo- controlled trial Design • Propranolol 1mg IV versus IV placebo Intervention Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 38. Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria 38 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • Isolated blunt TBI • 18-60 years old • GCS 9-12 and normal procalcitonin • Pre-existing heart disease, MI, craniotomy, pre- existing cerebral dysfunction, spinal cord injury, DM, sepsis, severe liver or kidney disease Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 39. 39 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Intervention and Monitoring Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022 • Group B: IV placebo same timeline as group A • Group A: IV propranolol 1 mg every 6 hours from admission- for 7 days • Doses stopped for HR < 60 BPM, MAP < 60 mmHg Monitoring: Vitals every 2 hours (HR, RR, MAP, temp), catecholamine levels on admission and day 7
  • 40. 40 Outcomes Statistical Test • Catecholamine levels • Vitals and Labs Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • Chi-square tests • Independent t-test • Mann-Whitney Test • P < 0.05 Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 41. Results-Baseline Characteristics Characteristic Group A (n=30) Group B (n=30) P-value Age (years) 52 +/- 11.66 55 +/- 12.3 0.238 Sex (male: female) 18:12 16:14 0.602 41 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022 • No statistical differences between the two groups • Overall age range: 18-65 years old
  • 42. Results: Efficacy 42 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Endpoint Group A (n=30) Group B (n=30) P NE (pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 523.50 548.00 0.035 NE (pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 206.87 529.33 < 0.001 E (pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 205.37 194.53 0.121 E(pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 69.00 190.73 < 0.001 D(pg/mL) day 1 (mean) 81.63 80.13 0.477 D(pg/mL) day 7 (mean) 32.90 78.00 < 0.001 Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 43. 43 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Endpoint Group A (n=30) Group B (n=30) P MABP day 1 (mean) 109.70 109.47 0.896 MABP day 7 (mean) 80.83 90.10 < 0.001 HR day 1 (beats/min, mean) 106.2 107.00 0.690 HR day 7 (beats/min, mean) 69.53 90.00 < 0.001 RR day 1 27.73 26.33 0.182 RR day 7 16.03 18.20 < 0.001 Temp day 1 (deg. C) 38.68 38.36 0.065 Temp day 7 (deg. C) 37.16 38.25 < 0.001 Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 44. Conclusions 44 Support early use of propranolol GCS outcomes Lower E, NE, D levels Improved HR, RR, temp Researchers • Propranolol reduced manifestations of sympathetic storm, with better control of temperature Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 45. Strengths and Weaknesses 45 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • Single center study • Small number of participants • Exclusion of GCS </= 8 and many disease states to favor an overall healthier population • Lack of long-term outcomes • Randomized study • Similar baseline characteristics w/ few sig. differences on day 1 Ammar MA, et al. 2018. Saudi J Anaesth. 2018 Oct-Dec;12(4):514-520. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 46. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Literature Review: 46 Beta-Blocker Therapy In Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Hosseinali Khalil, Rebccka Ahl, Shhram Paydar, et al. 2020 Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 47. 47 •Examine effect of BBs on outcomes in severe intracranial TBI patients Objective •Single-center, non-blinded randomized trial Design • Propranolol 20 mg PO Q12H versus placebo Intervention Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 48. Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria 48 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • AIS >/= 3 (severe intracranial injury) • >/= 18 y/o • NICU admission • Pre-existing beta blocker therapy • Persistent shock (SBP < 100 mmHg or oliguria) at 24 H after admission • Transferred from outside hospital Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 49. 49 Outcomes Statistical Test • In-hospital mortality • Extended GCS (GCS-E) on discharge and 6- month post- discharge follow-up Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022 20% event rate 210 patients 80% power 65% RR reduction with P < 0.05 • Chi-square or two-sided Fischer’s exact test • Student’s t-test or Mann-Whitney Test • Poisson regression model • Adjusted incidence rate ratios (Adj. IRRs)
  • 50. 50 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Intervention and Monitoring Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022 Exclusions from further analysis: BB+ HR < 50 BPM or SBP < 100 mmHg or refusal to continue 10-day treatment period Treatment X 10 days 20 mg PO propranolol (BB) Placebo (BB-) Randomization Isolated Severe TBI patients
  • 51. Results-Baseline Characteristics Characteristic BB (-) (n=86) BB (n=68) P-value Age, mean 37 35 0.60 Epidural hemorrhage (%) 37.2 38.2 0.90 Subdural hemorrhage (%) 46.5 36.8 0.22 Subarachnoid hemorrhage (%) 33.7 26.5 0.33 Intraventricular hemorrhage 8.1 2.9 0.30 GCS </=8 33.7 25.0 0.24 51 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 52. Results: Efficacy 52 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Endpoint BB (-) (n=86) BB (n= 68) Adj. IRR (95% CI) Mortality [n (%)] 16 (18.6) 3 (4.4) 0.32 (0.1-0.9), P=0.037 GOS-E at discharge >/= 5 [n (%)] 56 (65.1) 53 (77.9) 1.1 (0.9-1.3), p= 0.201 GOS-E at 6 months >/= 5 [n (%)] 68 (79.1) 60 (92.3) 1.2 (1.0-1.3), p= 0.023 Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 53. Conclusions 53 Routine use of beta blockers Survival+ outcomes 24 hours Severe Isolated TBI Researchers • Propranolol administered at 24 h after admission in patients with a severe isolated TBI associated with a significant decrease in mortality Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 54. Strengths and Weaknesses 54 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • Single center study • Unblinded • Low number of participants enrolled • Randomized study • Evaluated longer term outcomes • Use of a regression model to adjust for covariates • Good representation of different disease states and profile similar to EG Khalili H, et al. 2020 World J Surg. 2020 Jun;44(6):1844-1853. Accessed Aug 11, 2022
  • 55. Summary: Pooling everything together 55 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Trial Design Primary findings Limitations Anna’s LOE (1-4) Ley et al. 2018 Prospective observational Lower adjusted mortality Propranolol > other BBs Observational 4 Ammar 2018 Prospective Randomized Lower catecholamine levels on day 7 w/ propranolol Small n Single-center Large exclusion 3 Habib 2018 Prospective randomized Shorter duration of MV with propranolol Single-center Unknown mortality benefits Older population 2 Khalil 2020 Prospective Randomized Significant decrease in mortality Single center Open label 1
  • 56. Patient EG EG is a 19 year-old male with no significant past medical history who is brought to Lutheran General Hospital (LGH) with multiple fractures and a head injury after a high-speed motorcycle accident. Imaging revealed intraparenchymal, ventricular and subdural hemorrhages on the left side as well as multiple fractures. The patient underwent immediate interventions and was admitted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU). Imaging Initial Interventions • Seizing upon arrival • Hypotensive • GCS: 5 Physical Exam/Vitals 56 • Propranolol 40 mg QID Beta Blocker • Multiple hemorrhages • Scapular, tibial, fibular and sacral fractures • Intubation • External fixation of tibial/fibular fractures • EVD placement Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies
  • 57. Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies EG’s propranolol course 7/22/2022 (Day 11) 7/25/2022 (Day14) 7/27/2022 (Day 16) Propranolol 20 mg QID Propranolol 40 mg QID Propranolol 50 mg QID Per NG tube
  • 58. 58 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies Similar to trials Different than trials • Types of head injury • GCS score • Propranolol given after 24 hours since admission • Younger patient with no comorbidities • Patient treated in a different center with different practices • In response to the attending, the evidence behind propranolol/beta blocker use in PSH 2/2 TBI is mainly based on small single center studies. Data in injuries similar to EG are promising, but more studies are needed.
  • 59. 59 Background Lit. review Back to EG Future Studies • Conduct larger, multi-center sites • Determine which patients will benefit • Age • Comorbidities • Types of injuries Future Studies
  • 60. Thank you for your time! 60
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Editor's Notes

  1. PSH is most commonly described after brain trauma but can also occur after nontraumatic forms of acute brain disease, including anoxic-ischemic coma after cardiac arrest and intracranial hemorrhage However, findings from other studies have suggested that a diagnosis of PSH in TBI patients was associated with longer hospitalization periods—approximately added at least 14 days—and worse clinical outcome had significantly lower motor scores and worse Glasgow Outcome Scale scores. The cause of increased mortality of PSH in severe TBI patients may result from those who did not respond to treatments rather than the complication itself, which leads to a prolonged duration of this complication, resulting in metabolic disorders or malnutrition and the deterioration of neurological condition occurring eventually
  2. Furthermore, this model explains why those with less brainstem involvement have a shorter duration of paroxysm and a much easier recovery of upper-spinal inhibition.
  3. Although consensus on the isolated symptoms of this complication consists of six core sympathetic and motor features (tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, hyperthermia, hyperhidrosis, and posturing), PSH is a complex syndrome that shows individual differences across a spectrum of clinical symptoms (1, 9, 16). In fact, few patients present with all symptoms, while the vast majority of patients present with a single combination or various combinations of core symptoms (11). This is partly because individual differences or some symptoms are masked by the TBI therapeutic process (e.g., analgesic and sedative) The majority of patients will recover in a few weeks, while fewer severe cases remain in a low-response state of rehabilitation for several weeks to months, even more than 1 year after injury (6, 7, 9). With the time window of each episode being within a few minutes to 2 h, duration is influenced by individual differences and management measures (9, 11, 16, 48). A previous study of PSH in the ICU suggested that the average episode duration was about half an hour (9). With reference to the daily self-limitation of PSH, researchers found that the average frequency of episodes is about 5.8 times a day, through collection of qualitative data from different literature (9, 38). Episode severity is reduced with the duration of disease, and the natural course (from initial injury to the asymptomatic phase) of PSH is about 2 weeks in general (6, 49). To our knowledge, several features, such as sweating (the commonest), tachycardia, and posturing will continue to the rehabilitation stage of TBI
  4. However, some limitations affect the identification of PSH in TBI patients. First, the isolated feature of PSH may be hidden in many TBI-related complications such as seizures, sepsis, hypoxia, hypoglycemia, and traumatic pain. Second, some diagnostic criteria are only suitable for use after special clinical features first appear
  5. https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/health-and-support/exam-preparation-ten-study-tips Young age, TBI, parenchymal injury (deep), Hyperthermia, elevated temp Infection, seizures
  6. For instance, the key step in treatment of PSH patients with hyperhidrosis is sufficient fluid replacement, rather than control of the sympathetic outbreak, because dehydration will reduce consciousness, and either positive pharmacotherapy or external cooling is critical for hyperthermia, as fever is inherently harmful. Prompt and adequate treatment of PSH may reduce the likelihood of secondary complications, such as dehydration, weight loss and malnutrition, and muscle contractures. Previous experience holds that there is a sympathetic positive feedback loop in patients with long-term duration that is impossible to disrupt, making treatment all the more difficult (67). Last, it is important to consider the optimal choices in terms of timing, route, and cycle of treatment (65, 68). Here, we classify treatment methods into two main types, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic.
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  8. Patients receiving first BB dose > 30 days after admission placed in the BB- group Blunt: does not include penetration
  9. Patients receiving first BB dose > 30 days after admission placed in the BB- group
  10. No diffs. In other comorbid conditions besides Dm (higher in BB group) An ISS of 1–8 is considered minor, 9–15 moderate, 16–24 severe, and 25 and higher very severe. The most common type of beta blocker and administration route used was labetalol IV, ACCEPTED Copyright © 2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. 12 followed by metoprolol PO, propranolol PO, metoprolol IV and propranolol IV (Table 2). Beta blockers were used for 9.5 ± 11.4 days and there was a mean of 1.6 ± 0.8 types of beta blockers administered per patient. Patients who received beta blockers (n = 1120, 49.7%) were significantly older, more likely to be on anticoagulants or preinjury beta blockers, and admitted more frequently after a fall compared to those who did not. Beta blocker patients were more often intubated in the ED and were more likely to have a higher head AIS. There were no differences noted with regards to gender, admission hypotension (SBP < 90 mmHg), and intubation in the field (Table 1). Although there was no difference in the total mean GCS and ISS between the two cohorts, beta blockers patients were significantly less likely to have a GCS of 15 and more likely to have an ISS > 25.
  11. * 18-36 months after dx
  12. * 18-36 months after dx
  13. * 18-36 months after dx
  14. All fully reversible
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  16. The AIS classifies individual injuries by body region as follows: AIS 1 – Minor AIS 2 – Moderate AIS 3 – Serious AIS 4 – Severe AIS 5 – Critical AIS 6 – Maximal (currently untreatable)
  17. * 18-36 months after dx
  18. * 18-36 months after dx
  19. All fully reversible
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  21. * 18-36 months after dx
  22. * 18-36 months after dx
  23. All fully reversible
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  25. Association between beta-blocker therapy and in-hospital survival, GOS-E at discharge and at 6 months were evaluated using Poisson regression models with robust standard errors. Potential confounding was adjusted for by including the following covariates in the model: age, sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, CVD, GCS, head AIS, ISS, type of intracranial injury/injuries and neurosurgical intervention. Results are reported as adjusted incidence rate ratios (IRRs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). A two-sided p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant
  26. * 18-36 months after dx
  27. All fully reversible